What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
In the southern part of Yamanashi Prefecture bordering Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan's tallest mountain, Mount Fuji, rises 3,776 meters (12,380 ft) above sea level. The mountain is most beautiful from October to May when the top of the mountain is covered with snow, and for the more adventurous the climbing season runs from July to September. Near Mount Fuji lie the Fuji Five Lakes district. During the summertime, this area is popular with tourists from nearby Tokyo. Lake Kawaguchi is a good starting point to climb Mount Fuji, and it also provides access to Mount Tenjo which has some wonderful views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding lakes. For more information about Mount Fuji please see our travel content partner Japan-Guide.
Welcome to the Hotel Konanso. This is an 8 story Ryokan Hotel with an amazing backdrop - Mount Fuji in all its splendor ! There are 44 Japanese-style rooms and 7 Japanese-Western style rooms at the Hotel Konanso, and each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. On the 4th floor, there are indoor and outdoor shared hot spring baths for men as well as relaxation and sauna rooms. On the 5th floor, there are also indoor and outdoor shared hot spring baths for women as well as relaxati...
Welcome to Kozantei Ubuya. This 5 story Luxurious Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) has an east and west wing, and there are 48 Japanese-style guest rooms and 4 combined Western and Japanese-style guest rooms. Each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same sex only) at Kozantei Ubuya with fantastic views of Mt Fuji. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is served to the guests. Check-in time is after 14:00 and...
Welcome to Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan, a Luxurious Ryokan located in the Kawaguchiko resort area with a fabulous view of Mt. Fuji. There 4 Japanese style rooms and 2 Japanese-Western style rooms, and each room has a private, outdoor bath (with hot spring water) and a toilet. Additionally, indoor and outsdoor shared hot spring baths are available (same gender only) from 9:30 until 22:00. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served at Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan.
Welcome to the Hotel Kaneyamaen. This beautiful modern ryokan has 126 guest's rooms. They have all the comfort required to provide you an exceptional stay. Hotel Kaneyamaen has a large garden of 60,000 square meters. Hotel Kaneyamaen also performs a Japanese drums (Taiko) show. Its hot spring baths are filled with highly alkalic natural hot spring.
